Fruits and Vegetables And everything you never thought you would learn about them….

Servings How many servings of fruit should the average person have every day? How many servings of fruit should the average person have every day? 1 – 2 ½ cups 1 – 2 ½ cups

Servings How many servings of vegetables should the average person have every day? cups 2 ½ cups for a 2000 calorie diet

Serving Sizes Fruit Serving Sizes that equal ½ c. Fruit Serving Sizes that equal ½ c. 1 small fruit 1 small fruit ½ cup chopped raw, cooked, canned ½ cup chopped raw, cooked, canned ½ cup juice (Only 100% juice counts!!) ½ cup juice (Only 100% juice counts!!) ¼ cup dried ¼ cup dried

Serving Sizes Vegetable Serving Sizes that equal ½ c. Vegetable Serving Sizes that equal ½ c. 1 cup leafy 1 cup leafy ½ cup cooked or chopped fresh ½ cup cooked or chopped fresh ½ cup juice ½ cup juice

Nutrients What nutrients do we get from fruits and vegetables? What nutrients do we get from fruits and vegetables? Carbohydrates (fiber) Carbohydrates (fiber) Vitamins Vitamins Minerals Minerals

Nutrients Because fruits and vegetables have different vitamins and minerals, how can we ensure that we get all the different vitamins and minerals that we need? Eat a wide variety

Nutrients Which vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals? Which vegetables have the most vitamins and minerals? Dark green, orange and red Which fruits are the best to eat? Which fruits are the best to eat? Fresh fruits with edible peelings

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How do you select a quality fruit or vegetable? How do you select a quality fruit or vegetable? Appearance, feel, smell, weight Appearance, feel, smell, weight

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables What are the characteristics you want to consider? What are the characteristics you want to consider? Color Color Firm Texture Firm Texture Smooth skin Smooth skin Dense (heavy for size) Dense (heavy for size) Free from bruises Free from bruises No decay No decay Smells good Smells good

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables What does it mean if a fruit is seasonal? What does it mean if a fruit is seasonal? Grown and harvested during a certain season. Grown and harvested during a certain season.

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Why is it a good reason to buy seasonal fruits in season? Why is it a good reason to buy seasonal fruits in season? Lower cost, Lower cost, plentiful, plentiful, and quality is better and quality is better

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How long will most fruit last after it is picked? How long will most fruit last after it is picked? 1 week 1 week

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables What are some ways to preserve fruits and vegetables? What are some ways to preserve fruits and vegetables? Jam, jelly, canned, syrup, juice, frozen, freeze dried, dehydrated Jam, jelly, canned, syrup, juice, frozen, freeze dried, dehydrated

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables When selecting fruit at the store, what should you consider when deciding what form to buy? When selecting fruit at the store, what should you consider when deciding what form to buy? Your intended use and price Your intended use and price

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Why are some fruits picked ripe? Why are some fruits picked ripe? They ripen best on the vine or tree; Don’t ripen well off the tree They ripen best on the vine or tree; Don’t ripen well off the tree

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Which fruits are generally picked ripe? Which fruits are generally picked ripe? Oranges, apples, grapefruit Oranges, apples, grapefruit

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Why are some fruits picked when they are green or unripe ? Why are some fruits picked when they are green or unripe ? Ripen well after they are picked; may fall off the tree if you wait and will get bruised

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables What fruits are generally picked green or unripe? What fruits are generally picked green or unripe? Pears, peaches, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon Pears, peaches, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How should most produce be stored? How should most produce be stored? Room temperature Room temperature

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Where is the place that most fruits should not be stored? Where is the place that most fruits should not be stored? In the fridge In the fridge

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How can you ripen fruits after buying them? How can you ripen fruits after buying them? In a brown paper sack or in plastic with holes poked in it In a brown paper sack or in plastic with holes poked in it

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables Where should potatoes and onions be stored? Where should potatoes and onions be stored? Room temperature in a very dark and dry place Room temperature in a very dark and dry place Why is it important to wash vegetables and fruits before eating them? Why is it important to wash vegetables and fruits before eating them? Wash off pesticides and waxes Wash off pesticides and waxes Why do most fruits turn brown when they are cut? Why do most fruits turn brown when they are cut? Oxidation or enzymatic browning Oxidation or enzymatic browning How can you prevent fruit from turning brown after it is cut? How can you prevent fruit from turning brown after it is cut? Dip them in a citrus juice or liquid with ascorbic acid Dip them in a citrus juice or liquid with ascorbic acid

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How does cooking affect fruits and vegetables? How does cooking affect fruits and vegetables? Destroys vitamins, breaks down cell walls, enhances flavor Destroys vitamins, breaks down cell walls, enhances flavor What three things destroy the nutrients in fruits and vegetables? What three things destroy the nutrients in fruits and vegetables? Heat Heat Air Air Water Water

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables How can you avoid nutrient loss when cooking? How can you avoid nutrient loss when cooking? Cook in larger pieces Cook in larger pieces Use small amounts of water Use small amounts of water Cook only until fork tender Cook only until fork tender Cook quickly Cook quickly How can you use some of the nutrients that are taken out during cooking? How can you use some of the nutrients that are taken out during cooking? Save the water and use it in gravies, sauces, and breads Save the water and use it in gravies, sauces, and breads

Selecting and Preparing Fruits and Vegetables What are the two best ways for cooking vegetables to preserve the most nutrients? What are the two best ways for cooking vegetables to preserve the most nutrients? Microwave Microwave Stir-fry Stir-fry What is the procedure for poaching a fruit? What is the procedure for poaching a fruit? Make a sugar water solution; bring to a boil, cook whole fruit in the boiling sugar water Make a sugar water solution; bring to a boil, cook whole fruit in the boiling sugar water What is the procedure for making applesauce? What is the procedure for making applesauce? Add the sugar after you have cooked and softened the small pieces of apple Add the sugar after you have cooked and softened the small pieces of apple